Table of Contents
Introduction vi
Know It 1
Aloe vera
Andrographis
Angelica
Anise hyssop
Artichoke
Ashwagandha
Astragalus
Basil and Tulsi
Burdock
Calendula
California poppy
Catnip
Cayenne
Chamomile
Comfrey
Echinacea
Elder
Fennel
Garlic
Gotu kola
Hawthorn
Honeysuckle
Hops
Lavender
Lemon balm
Lemon verbena
Licorice
Ligustrum
Love-in-a-mist
Marshmallow
Mullein
Nettle
Oregano
Oregon grape
Peppermint and Spearmint
Red clover
Rhodiola
Rosemary
Sage
Self-heal, heal all
Skullcap
Stevia, sweet leaf
St. John's wort
Thyme
Turmeric
Valerian
Vitex
Wormwood
Yarrow
Yerba mansa
Medicinal Weeds and Their Uses
Grow It 107
The Outdoor Garden
The Potted Garden, Indoors or Out
Buying and Ordering Plants
Propagation
Harvesting
Drying, Preserving, and Storing
Plants to Grow for Herbal Healing
Make It 143
What You'll Need
Teas
Dried Teas
Bath Teas
Syrups
Tinctures
Oils
Compresses
Creams, Lotions, and Salves
Heal It 179
Arthritis and Sore Joints
Burns and Sunburns
Cholesterol Balance
Colds, Flu, and Respiratory Tract Infections
Constipation and Regulation of Bowels
Cough
Dermatitis, Rashes, and Acne
Diabetes
Digestive Problems
Fatigue
Fever
Gallbladder and Kidney Stones
Gas
Headache
Heart Health
Heartburn
Hormone Imbalances
Hypertension
Liver Health
Memory Enhancement
Menopause and Maturity
Mood Swings
Mucus Congestion
Muscle Strains and Sprains
Nausea
Nerve Pain
Nervousness
Pain, General
Premenstrual Syndrome
Skin Ailments
Sleep Problems
Sore Throat
Stress Mitigation
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections and Frequent Urination
Using Herbs in Preparations
Resources 218
Index 219